Panasonic KX-FP152 manual

Please read these Operating Instructions before using the unit and save for future reference. This model is designed to be used only in the U.S.A. FOR F AX ADV ANT AGE ASSIST ANCE: – CALL 1-800-HELP-F AX (1-800-435-7329) – E-MAIL TO consumerproducts@panasonic.com for customers in the U.S.A. or Puerto Rico – REFER T O www .panasonic.com for cu[...]

Attach your sales receipt here 2 Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic facsimile. Copyright: This manual is copyrighted by Kyushu Matsushita Electric Co., Ltd. (KME) and its licensee. Under the copyright laws, this manual may not be reproduced in any form, in whole or part, without the prior written consent of KME and its licensee. © Kyushu Matsush[...]

3 For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Important safety instructions ! Safety instructions When using this unit, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or personal injury . 1. Read and understand all instructions. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on this unit. 3. Un[...]

4 For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. T able of Contents Initial Preparation Accessories Included accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Accessory information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Help Button Help function . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

F eatures Programming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Summary Basic features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 5 For fax advantage assistance, call[...]

Operating instructions ................................1 Part No. PFQX1579Y A4 paper guide ........1 Part No. PFZMFP155M 6 Accessories For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Included accessories ! Power cord ..............1 T elephone line cord ...1 Handset ...................1[...]

7 Help Button For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Help function ! 1 Press . Display: 2 Press or until the desired item is displayed. 1. How to set the date, time, your logo and fax number . 2. How to program the features. 3. How to store names in the directory and how to dial them. 4. Help with problems sending/receiving faxes. 5. Ho[...]

Overview ! Document guides Handset ● To make or answer calls Speaker (Left side of the unit) Paper tray Back cover Recording paper entrance Document entrance Document exit Tension bar Recording paper exit ● Up to 30 sheets of printed paper can be held. Front cover Back cover open button 8 Finding the Controls For fax advantage assistance, call [...]

9 Finding the Controls For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Location ! ● To change from pulse to tone temporarily during dialing when your line has rotary pulse services. ● To redial the last number dialed. ● To insert a pause during dialing. ● To dial without lifting the handset. ● To access special telephone services such [...]

10 Setup For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Ink film – installing / replacing ! 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the center part.[...]

11 Setup For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Note: ● The ink film is completely safe to touch, and will not rub off on your hands like carbon paper . 8 Close the back cover securely by pushing down on the dotted area at both ends ( ). Close the front cover securely ( ). ● The following message will be displayed while the unit is [...]

12 Setup For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Tabs Tabs Slits Slits Paper tray Paper tray ! Insert tabs on the paper tray into slits on the back of the unit. Note: ● Do not place the unit in areas where the paper tray may be obstructed by a wall, etc. KX-FA50 Legal paper tray T o use legal size paper ● Please purchase a legal pape[...]

13 Setup For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Recording paper ! Note for recording paper: ● A void using paper with a cotton and/or fiber content that is over 20%, such as letterhead paper or paper used for resumes. ● Do not use different types or thicknesses of paper at the same time. This may cause a paper jam. ● A void extrem[...]

14 Setup For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Connections ![...]

1 Press . Display: 2 Press or until the following is displayed. 3 Press . Cursor Example: 4 Enter the correct month/day/year by selecting 2 digits for each, using the dial keypad. Example: Aug. 10, 2001 Press . 5 Enter the correct hour/minute by selecting 2 digits for each, using the dial keypad. Press to select “AM” or “PM”. Example: 3:15P[...]

1 Press . Display: 2 Press or until the following is displayed. 3 Press . 4 Enter your logo, up to 30 characters, using the dial keypad. See the next page for details. Example: “Bill” 1. Press twice. Cursor 2. Press six times. 3. Press six times. 4. Press to move the cursor to the next space and press six times. 5 Press . ● The next feature w[...]

17 Setup For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Keys Characters 1 [ ] { } + – / = , . _ ` : ; ? | A B C a b c 2 D E F d e f 3 G H I g h i 4 J K L j k l 5 M N O m n o 6 P Q R S p q r s 7 T U V t u v 8 W X Y Z w x y z 9 0 ( ) ! " # $ % & ¥ @ ^ ’ → T o select characters with the dial keypad Pressing the dial keys will selec[...]

18 Setup For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Setting your facsimile telephone number 1 Press . Display: 2 Press or until the following is displayed. 3 Press . 4 Enter your facsimile telephone number , up to 20 digits, using the dial keypad. Example: 5 Press . ● The next feature will be displayed. 6 Press . MENU SENDING REPORT MODE=[...]

19 V olumes For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329.[...]

20 NA VIGA T OR Directory Storing names and telephone numbers in the directory ! For rapid access to frequently dialed numbers, the unit provides the NA VIGA TOR directory (50 stations). For your convenience, the following station has been pre-programmed. HELP-F AX (1-800-435-7329): If you cannot correct a problem after trying the help function (p.[...]

21 NA VIGA T OR Directory SET Display STOP MENU 1 Press . Display: 2 Press or until the desired station is displayed. Example: 3 Press . 4 Press to select “EDIT”. ● If you do not need to edit the name, skip to step 6. 5 Edit the name (see page 17 for instructions). NAME=Mary STORE:PRESS SET NAME=Mary EDIT= DELETE=# MENU Mary EDIT:PRESS MENU M[...]

NA VIGA T OR Directory Making a phone call using the directory ! 22 Note: ● When you want to search for symbols (not letters or numbers), press in step 3. Before using this feature, program the desired names and telephone numbers into the directory (p. 20). T o search for a name by initial Example: “Lisa” 1. Press . Display: 2. Press or until[...]

Caller ID 23 Caller ID service from your phone company ! This unit is compatible with the Caller ID service offered by your local telephone company . T o use this feature, you must subscribe to the Caller ID service. How Caller ID is displayed Set the following ring count settings to 2 or more rings beforehand. —F AX ring count (feature #06 on pa[...]

T o display the caller ’ s telephone number Press after step 2. Example: 1-345-678-9012 11:20A Jul20 WENDY ROBERTS 11:20A Jul20 CALLER ID Caller ID 24 1 Press . Example (2 new calls are received): Example: 2 Press or to view caller information. ● If you press , the display will show the most recent caller ’s name. ● If you press , the displ[...]

Caller ID 25 Sample of a Caller ID list The unit will store the 30 most recent caller information. —T o print manually , see page 69. —T o print automatically after every 30 new calls, activate feature #26 (p. 52). Confirming caller information using the Caller ID list ! Erasing the Caller ID list ! SET Display MENU STOP 1 Press four times. Dis[...]

Caller ID 26 SET Display MENU CALLER ID Storing caller information in the directory ! Important: ● This feature is not available in the following cases. —The telephone number includes data other than numbers (i.e. or #). —The caller information does not include a telephone number . 1 Press . Example: 2 Press or until the name you want to stor[...]

27 V oice Contact 1 Press while transmitting or receiving documents. Example: ● Y our unit will call the other party with a distinctive ring. ● When the other party answers, your unit will emit a distinctive ring. 2 Lift the handset to start talking. SENDING P 1 VOICE STANDBY MONITOR FACE DOWN Display MONITOR Note: ● If you initiate voice con[...]

28 Sending Faxes Sending a fax manually ! 1 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. 2 Insert the document (up to 10 pages) F ACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document. Display: 3 If necessary , press or repeatedly to select the desired resolution (see below). 4 Press or lift the handset. 5 Di[...]

29 Sending Faxes Sending a fax using the directory ! 1 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. 2 Insert the document (up to 10 pages) F ACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document. Display: 3 If necessary , press or repeatedly to select the desired resolution (p. 28). 4 Press . 5 Press or to di[...]

30 Sending Faxes Documents you can send ! 600 mm (23 5 ⁄ 8 " ) Minimum size 128 mm (5 " ) 128 mm (5 " ) Maximum size 216 mm (8 1 ⁄ 2 " ) Paper width 208 mm (8 3 ⁄ 16 " ) Effective scanning area 4 mm 4 mm 2 mm 2 mm Scanned area 216 mm (8 1 ⁄ 2 " ) Document weight Single sheet: 45 g /m 2 to 90 g /m 2 (12 lb. to 2[...]

31 Sending Faxes T o confirm the communication results, the following reports are available. Sending report This report will provide you with a printed record of transmission results. T o use this feature, activate feature #04 (p. 50). 01 2345678 00'51 SND 00 COMMUNICATION ERROR 43 Jan. 20 2001 09:19AM YOUR LOGO : YOUR FAX NO. : Jan.20 09:18AM[...]

32 Sending Faxes STOP FACE DOWN Display SET 1 Insert the document F ACE DOWN. ● If necessary , press or repeatedly to select the desired resolution (p. 28). 2 Press . Display: 3 Press or until the following is displayed. 4 Press to start programming the stations you want to transmit. 5 Press or until the desired station you want to transmit is di[...]

33 Sending Faxes Broadcast transmission to pre-programmed parties ! This feature is useful for sending the same document often to selected parties (up to 20 stations). First program the stations, then see page 35 for transmission. Programming the stations in the broadcast memory[...]

34 Sending Faxes Erasing a stored station 1 Press . ● Confirm that there are no documents in the document entrance. Display: 2 Press or until the following is displayed. 3 Press . 4 Press to select “DELETE”. 5 Press or until the desired station you want to erase is displayed. Example: ● T o cancel erasing, press . STOP Dick 1-328-143-2968 B[...]

35 Sending Faxes Sending the same document to pre-programmed parties 1 Insert the document F ACE DOWN. ● If necessary , press or repeatedly to select the desired resolution (p. 28). 2 Press . Display: 3 Press or until the following is displayed. 4 Press . ● The document will be fed into the unit and scanned into memory . The unit will then tran[...]

36 Receiving Faxes Setting the unit to receive faxes ! How you want the unit to receive calls Y ou have to set this. This is how the unit will operate. Y ou have a separate telephone line just for faxes. F AX ONL Y mode (p. 39) T urn AUT O ANSWER on by pressing . AUTO ANSWER When receiving calls: All incoming calls will be answered as faxes. Use on[...]

37 Receiving Faxes W ith a PC If you have a computer attached to the same telephone line, see page 43. Other options Y ou need to subscribe to Distinctive Ring Service. Setting the Distinctive Ring pattern (feature #31 on page 53) Select the same ring pattern assigned to the facsimile number . (Default setting is B.) A: Standard ring (one long ring[...]

38 Receiving Faxes 1 When the unit rings, lift the handset to answer the call. 2 When: —document reception is required, —a fax calling tone (slow beep) is heard, or —no sound is heard, press . 3 Replace the handset. ● The unit will start fax reception. CONNECTING..... FAX/START Display STOP FAX/START AUTO ANSWER T o stop receiving Press . F[...]

39 Receiving Faxes Display SET AUTO ANSWER If you have a telephone line just for faxes, we recommend the following setup. Example: One telephone line is used for phone calls and a separate telephone line for faxes. F AX ONL Y mode ! (all calls are received as faxes) 1 Set feature #77 to “F AX ONL Y” (p. 55). 2 If the arrow ( ▼ ) is not shown [...]

40 Receiving Faxes TEL/F AX mode ! (receiving phone calls with ring signals and faxes without ring signals when you are near the unit) Note: ● The fax machine will display the following when a call is received. Display: ● The ringer should be on (p. 19). ● If the ring detection (feature #31 on page 53) is set and a different ring pattern is r[...]

41 Receiving Faxes When an extension telephone is connected TEL/F AX delayed ring count The number of rings generated before the fax machine answers depends on the setting of feature #78 on page 55. The fax machine will not generate an audible ring during this time. Silent fax recognition ring count The fax machine generates audible rings to indica[...]

42 Receiving Faxes 1 Connect the answering machine. Using the unit with an answering machine ! Setting up the fax machine and an answering machine 2 Set the number of rings on the answering machine to less than 4. ● This will allow the answering machine to answer the call first. 3 Record a greeting message on the answering machine. Example: “Th[...]

43 Receiving Faxes How the fax machine and answering machine work Receiving phone calls The answering machine will record voice messages automatically . Receiving faxes The fax machine will receive documents automatically when the machine detects a fax calling tone. Receiving a voice message and fax document in one call The answering machine will r[...]

44 Receiving Faxes Extension telephone ![...]

45 Receiving Faxes Pager call - when the unit receives a fax ! This feature allows your unit to call your pager when your unit receives a fax document. 1 Press . Display: 2 Press , then . 3 Press or to select “ON”. ● If this feature is not required, select “OFF”. 4 Press . 5 Enter your pager number up to 30 digits. Example: 6 Press . 7 En[...]

46 Copying Making a copy ! The unit can make single or multiple copies (up to 50). 1 Adjust the width of the document guides to the size of the document. 2 Insert the document (up to 10 pages) F ACE DOWN until a single beep is heard and the unit grabs the document. Display: ● If necessary , press or repeatedly to select the desired resolution (se[...]

47 Copying Enlarged copy Original document Original document Example of a 200% enlarged copy Area to be enlarged B C F G ABCD EFGH Enlarged copy Example of a 150% enlarged copy B C F G ABCD EFGH Area to be enlarged Note: ● If the appropriate reduction rate is not programmed, the document may be divided and the top of the second sheet will be dele[...]

48 Copying Quick scan feature[...]

Features Summary 49 The unit provides various programming features. Program the desired settings by referring to the programming tables (p. 50–55). 1 Press . Display: 2 Select the feature you wish to program. ■ For basic features (p. 50, 51): Press or until the desired feature is displayed. ■ For advanced features (p. 52–55): Press or until[...]

Features Summary 50 How to set menu options 1. Press . 2. Press or until the desired feature is displayed. 3. Press or until the desired setting is displayed. 4. Press . 5. Press . MENU SET MENU Note: ● Step 3 may be slightly different depending on the feature. ● See page 49 for more details. Basic features ! Programming table Code #01 T o set [...]

Features Summary 51 Code Display & Feature Settings How the unit operates ON / ID= 1 1 OFF #12 If you are using the unit with an answering machine, activate this feature, and set the remote activation ID to secure the remote operation for the answering machine. REMOTE TAM ACT. MODE=OFF [±] T o select “ON” and enter ID: 1. Press . 2. Press [...]

Features Summary 52 Advanced features ! How to set menu options Programming table Code #22 T o print the journal report automatically for fax communications. AUTO JOURNAL MODE=ON [±] ON OFF T o send a document: 1. Insert the document. 2. Follow steps 1 and 2 above. 3. Press or to select “ON”. 4. Press . 5. Enter the fax number . 6. Press . 7. [...]

Features Summary 53 A, B , C, D OFF #31 If you subscribe to a Distinctive Ring Service (Identa-Ring) from your telephone company , activate this feature. This feature is also required for voice mail service. RING DETECTION MODE=B [±] Select the ring pattern to be assigned to the facsimile number . A: Standard ring (one long ring) B: Double ring (t[...]

Features Summary 54 Code Display & Feature Settings How the unit operates #44 #46 T o receive a fax automatically when you answer a call and hear a fax calling tone (slow beep). FRIENDLY RCV MODE=ON [±] ON OFF “ON”: Y ou do not have to press for fax reception. FAX/START #41 If you use an extension telephone and wish to use it to receive a [...]

Features Summary 55 Code Display & Feature Settings How the unit operates (The default setting is in bold type.) See page 45 for details. #70 If you have a pager and wish to know when your unit receives a fax, activate this feature. FAX PAGER CALL MODE=OFF [±] ON OFF #77 T o change the receive mode in the AUTO ANSWER setting. AUTO ANSWER MODE=[...]

56 Error Messages For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Reports ! Communication message COMMUNICA TION ERROR DOCUMENT JAMMED ERROR-NOT YOUR UNIT MEMORY FULL NO DOCUMENT OTHER F AX NOT RESPOND PRESSED THE STOP KEY OK 40–42 46–52 58, 65 68, 72 FF 43 44 — 54 59 70 — — — — — ● A transmission or reception error occurred. T[...]

57 Error Messages For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Display ! If the unit detects a problem, one or more of the following messages will appear on the display . Display message Cause & solution ● There is something wrong with the unit. Contact our service personnel. CALL SERVICE2 CALL SERVICE ● The document was not fed into [...]

58 Error Messages For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Display message Cause & solution ● The document is jammed. Remove the jammed document (p. 66). ● Attempted to transmit a document longer than 600 mm. Press to remove the document. Divide the document into two or more sheets and try again. STOP REMOVE DOCUMENT ● The other[...]

59 Operations For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. When a function does not work, check here before requesting help ! General Problem I cannot make and receive calls. I cannot make calls. The unit does not work. The unit does not ring. The unit displays the following message though the paper is inserted. The other party complains they[...]

60 Operations For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Fax – sending Problem ● The telephone line cord is connected to the EXT jack on the unit. Connect to the LINE jack (p. 14). ● The other party’ s fax machine is busy or has run out of recording paper . T ry again. ● The other party’ s machine is not a facsimile. Check with [...]

61 Operations For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Fax – receiving (cont.) Problem ● If a blank sheet is ejected after the received document is printed out, the receiving reduction rate is not programmed correctly . Program the proper rate in feature #36 (p. 53). ● The other party placed the document in their fax machine the wro[...]

Using an answering machine Problem ● Y our greeting message on the answering machine is too long. Shorten the message (up to 10 seconds). ● The answering machine rings too many times. Set to 1 or 2 rings. ● Check if the answering machine is turned on and connected to the fax machine properly (p. 42). ● Set the number of rings on the answeri[...]

63 Operations For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. If a power failure occurs ! ● The unit will not function. ● Fax transmission and reception will be interrupted. ● If delayed transmission of feature #25 (p. 52) is programmed and the start time has passed during a power failure, transmission will be attempted soon after power is[...]

64 Jams For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Recording paper jam ! 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the center part. If the unit does not eject any recording paper during fax reception or copying, the recording paper has jammed and the display will show the following message. Display: Remove the jammed paper as follows. PAPER 1 JA[...]

65 Jams For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. 6 Close the back cover securely by pushing down on the dotted area at both ends ( ). Close the front cover securely ( ). 2 1 Ink film “T” shaped gear (blue) 5 T urn the “T” shaped gear (blue) in the direction of the arrow . ● Make sure that the ink film is wrapped around the blue [...]

66 Jams For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Document jams – sending ! 1 Open the front cover by pulling up the center part. 2 Remove the jammed document carefully . 3 Close the front cover securely .[...]

67 Cleaning For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Document feeder rollers Rubber flap Glass Center part Front cover Document feeder ! 1 Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord. 2 Open the front cover by pulling up the center part. 3 Clean the document feeder rollers and rubber flap with a cloth moistened with isopropyl ru[...]

68 Cleaning For fax advantage assistance, call 1-800-435-7329. Thermal head ! 1 Disconnect the power cord and the telephone line cord. 2 Open the front cover by pulling up the center part. 3 Open the back cover by pushing the back cover open button (green) or pushing the back cover open lever (green). 4 Clean the thermal head with a cloth moistened[...]

69 Printed Reports Reference lists and reports ! SET Display MENU STOP 1 Press three times. Display: 2 Press or until the desired item is displayed. 3 Press to start printing. ● T o stop printing, press . ● After printing, the printed item will be displayed. 4 Press . MENU STOP PRINTING SET CALLER ID LIST PRESS SET BROADCAST LIST PRESS SET PRIN[...]

70 FCC Information List of FCC requirements and information ! If required by the telephone company , inform them of the following. ● FCC Registration No.: (found on the rear of the unit) ● Ringer Equivalence No.: (found on the rear of the unit) ● The particular telephone line to which the equipment is connected. This unit must not be connecte[...]

71 Limited W arranty Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic W ay , Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Sales Company , Division of Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 P ANASONIC Facsi[...]

72 Servicenter Directory Servicenter directory ! Service in Puerto Rico Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company / Factory Servicenter: Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787) 750-4300 Fax (787) 768-2910 As of Aug 2001 Web Site: www .panasonic.com (for customers i[...]

73 Specifications T echnical data about this product ! Applicable Lines: Public Switched T elephone Network Document Size: Max. 216 mm (8 1 ⁄ 2 " ) in width / Max. 600 mm (23 5 ⁄ 8 " ) in length Effective Scanning Width: 208 mm (8 3 ⁄ 16 " ) Recording Paper Size: Letter: 216 mm x 279 mm (8 1 ⁄ 2 " x 1 1 " ) Legal: 2[...]

Index 74 Index ! A A4 paper guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Advanced features . . . . . . . . . . .52–55 Alert (Memory reception)(Feature #44) .54 Answering machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 AUTO ANSWER button . . . . .38, 39, 40 Auto Answer setting (Feature #77) . .55 Auto discon[...]

Index 75 R Receiving alert (Feature #44) . . . . . .54 Receiving reduction (Feature #36) . . .53 Receiving setting . . . . . . . . . . . . .36, 37 Recording paper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Recording paper size . . . . . . . . . . . .73 REDIAL button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Reduce copy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Repo[...]

PFQX1579YB WH0301NK3101 KX-FP152 Pr oof of Purchase Free peace of mind, direct from Panasonic NO EXTRA COST ■ 6-month limited warranty 1 : parts, labor , and toll-free help line 2 ■ Free replacement 3 and repair program Panasonic F AX ADV ANT AGE PROGRAM F AX A D V A N T A G E P RO G RA M Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company , Division of Mat[...]